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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Vietnam, new growth centre of South East Asia: Suresh Prabhu
(Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation addressing the international conference on India-Vietnam economic ties
Vietnam is one of the fastest growing economies among the ASEAN countries said Union Minister of Commerce& Industry and Civil Aviation in New Delhi today. He was speaking at an international conference on India-Vietnam economic ties. The Minister said that India values the cultural and religious similarities between the two countries but it is the “Act East Policy” initiated by the Prime Minister of India which has opened the doors to realize the tremendous potential for mutual growth.
The Minister further said that India and Vietnamhold key positions in this region in both trade, and commerce, political and security issues. As a member of ASEAN, Vietnam is an enabler for India’s growing ties with rest of ASEAN, which is the focus of India’s Act East Policy. Both counties have extensive economic ties in oil exploration, agriculture, manufacturing and defence and are now looking at the services sector which is the new growth engine in global trade.
India granted “Most Favoured Nation” status to Vietnam in 1975. Bilateral trade has grown tremendously since then and both nations have agreed on a target of USD 15 billion by 2020.
Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ton Sinh Thanh was present at the inauguration of the international conference.
Prime Minister's Office
English rendering of PM’s address at Goa Rozgar Mela
Namaskar!
Today the Government of Goa has taken a vital step towards providing employment to the youth. Several youngsters will be given appointment letters today in various departments of the Government of Goa. My heartiest congratulations to all the youth and their parents for receiving these appointment letters. I have been told that in the coming few months there will be recruitment in other departments including Goa Police. This will further strengthen the Goa Police force and this will ensure better security of citizens, especially the tourists.
Friends,
For the last few weeks, 'Rozgar Melas' are being organized one after another in different states of the country. The Central Government is also providing jobs to thousands of youngsters every month in the central government departments through the 'Rozgar Melas'. I am glad that the states where the BJP-ruled governments, that is, the double engine governments are there, are organizing such 'Rozgar Melas'.
Friends,
In the last 8 years, the Central Government has invested thousands of crores of rupees for the development of Goa. The new airport built at Mopa at a cost of about Rs 3000 crore is also going to be inaugurated soon. Thousands of people of Goa have got jobs in the fields related to the construction of this airport. Similarly, the connectivity projects and infrastructure projects that are going on in Goa today have also provided employment opportunities to the youth of Goa. The vision of 'Swayampurna Goa' is to improve the basic amenities in Goa as well as improve the infrastructure in the state. Through the Goa Tourism Master Plan and Policy, the state government has also formulated a new blueprint for the development of Goa. As a result, new possibilities have been created for investment in the tourism sector and for increasing employment opportunities substantially.
Friends,
Steps are also being taken to strengthen the rural economy of Goa and to increase employment opportunities in traditional farming. Farmers producing paddy, coconut, jute, spices and engaged in fruit processing, are being connected to the Self-Help Groups. All these efforts are creating many new opportunities for employment and self-employment in Goa.
Friends,
Today, I would like to say one more thing to the youth who have got appointment letters in Goa. The most crucial 25 years of your lives are going to begin now. So, along with the development of Goa, you also have the target of a ‘New India-2047’. You have to work for the development of both Goa as well as the country. I am sure that all of you will continue to follow the path of your duty with full dedication and enthusiasm.
Once again my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all of you! Thank you.
DISCLAIMER: This is the approximate translation of PM’s speech. Original speech was delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
National Service Scheme  allocation increases by 97% in Budget 2022-23
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur thanks the Prime Minister for the enormous increase in NSS budget during 2022-23
With a view to achieving the goal to develop the personality and leadership qualities of the youth and to engage them in community service for nation building activities across the country, Government of India has decided to continue the NSS over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle  at an outlay of Rs. 1,627 Crore.
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur thanked the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for approving the continuation of NSS. The Minister stated, “On behalf of the Ministry and all stakeholders, I express our deep gratitude to the Prime Minister for extending the tenure of NSS for another five years as well as bringing it into prominence by increasing its budgetary allocation by 97% in Budget 2022-23.
The NSS is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme of Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. The Scheme was launched in the year 1969 with the primary objective of developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service. The ideological orientation of the NSS is inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. Very appropriately, the motto of NSS is “NOT ME, BUT YOU “in Hindi “स्वयं से पहले आप”.
NSS is implemented in Senior Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities in all States and UTs across the country. The design of the NSS envisages that each educational institution covered under the Scheme has at least one NSS unit comprising of normally 100 student volunteers, led by a teacher designated as Programme Officer . Each NSS unit adopts a village or slum for taking up its activities. An NSS volunteer is required to undertake the following work/activities:
Regular NSS Activity: Each NSS volunteer is required to put in minimum 120 hours of community service per year for two years, i.e., total 240 hours. This work is under taken in villages/ slums adopted by NSS unit or school/college campuses, usually after study hours or during weekends.
Special Camping Programme: Each NSS unit organizes a Special Camp of 7days’ duration in adopted villages or urban slums during vacations with some specific projects by involving the local communities. Each volunteer is required to participate in a Special Camp once during the 2-year period.
Briefly, the NSS volunteers work on issues of social relevance, which keep evolving in response to the needs of the community, through regular and special camping activities. Such issues include  literacy and education,  health, family welfare and nutrition,  environment conservation,  social service programmes,  programmes for empowerment of women,  programmes connected with economic development activities,  rescue and relief during calamities, etc.
Some other programmes of NSS are-  National Integration Camp   National Adventure Camps Program  Pre- Republic Day Camps  Republic Day Parade Camp  National North East Festivals  National Service Scheme Award.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves monetization of 3.70 acres of land at PragatiMaidan for construction and running of a Hotel by a third party including private sector, waiver of charges levied by L&DO and waiver of land charges raised by the Ministry of Railways
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the monetization of 3.70 acres of land at PragatiMaidan by India Trade Promotion Organisation  on long-term leasehold basis for 99 years for construction and running of a Hotel by a third party including private sector through a transparent competitive bidding process.
This measure is part of the Phase - I of redevelopment project of PragatiMaidan i.e. Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre  Project. It was was approved by the CCEA in January 2017 at an estimated cost of Rs. 2254 crore. IECC project envisages construction of a world class state-of-the-art Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre with a seating capacity for 7,000 pax, exhibition, space of over 1,00,000sq.mtr. and a basement parking for 4,800 vehicles. Traffic decongestion measures in and around the PragatiMaidan will also lead to decongestion of the area.
Funds raised through monetization of land will be one of the means of financing the IECC project which is essential for Central Government and State Governments to hold Summit Level Meetings and Exhibitions/Events for tradepromotion.
The work for IECC project as well as the traffic decongestion solutions is in full swing. ITPO has stated that the entire project is expected to be completedby September 2019. IECC project will benefit Indian trade and industry, and help increase India’s foreign trade.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
System to Check Diversion of Domestic LPG Cylinder
Oil Marketing Companies  have reported that the distributors are under instructions not to cancel the cash memo without any valid reason. Interactive Voice Response System /Short Message Service  refill booking system has been introduced by OMCs, wherein the customers get SMS on refill booking/generation of cash memo and refill delivery. In case, cash memo is cancelled by the distributor, the reason for the same is captured in the system and SMS of refill cancellation is also triggered to the consumers. In OMCs software, against cancelled refill, LPG cylinder cannot be delivered to any other person.
OMCs carry out surprise inspections at distributors premises, conduct refill audits, surprise check at customer’s premises, en-route checking of delivery vehicles etc. to prevent the diversion of domestic LPG. Further, whenever complaints are received, the same are investigated and in all established cases, punitive action is taken as per the extant Marketing Discipline Guidelines  and the Distributorship Agreement. Whenever complaints/information on commercial establishments using domestic cylinders receive, State Government/District Authorities take necessary action.
This Information was given by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
National Apprenticeship Mela 2022 to be organised across the country in more than over 700 locations on 21st April, 2022
Skill India, in association with the Directorate General of Training , is organising a day-long ‘Apprenticeship Mela’ across the country in more than over 700 locations on 21st April 2022.
Under the initiative, the aim is to support hiring of more than one lakh apprentices and assist employers in tapping the right talent and develop it further with training and providing practical skillsets.
The event will witness participation from more than 4000 organisations across the country, operating in more than 30 sectors such as Power, Retail, Telecom, IT/ITeS, Electronics, Automotive and more. In addition, the aspiring youth will have the opportunity to engage and select from more than 500+ trades including Welder, Electrician, Housekeeper, Beautician, Mechanic etc.
The National Policy of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015 launched by the Prime Minister on July 15, 2015, recognises apprenticeship as a means to provide gainful employment to skilled workforce with adequate compensation.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has also taken several efforts to increase the number of apprentices hired by enterprises in the country. The aim is to fill the gap in supply and demand for skilled workforce and meet the aspirations of the Indian youth through gaining on-the-job training and securing better opportunities for employment. Students who have cleared at least Class 5 to those who graduated Class 12, skill training certificate holders, ITI students, diploma holders and graduates are eligible to apply at the Apprenticeship Mela.
The candidates must carry three copies of resume, three copies of all the mark sheets and certificates , Photo ID  and three passport size photographs at the respective venues.
Potential applicants will receive several benefits by attending the Apprenticeship Mela. They have a huge opportunity to get apprenticeship offered on the spot and receive direct industry exposure. Following, they will get monthly stipend as per the Government standards for developing new skills, an opportunity to earn while they learn.
The candidates will get certificates, recognized by National Council for Vocational Education and Training , increasing the chances of their employability after the training. Establishments participating in the Apprenticeship Melas get an opportunity to meet the potential apprentices at a common platform and select the candidates on-the-spot. In addition, even small-scale industries with minimum four working members can also hire apprentices at the event.
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President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO DR SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah’s tweet on ENPO
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah in his tweets said that “It is heartening that in an expression of trust in the Modi government, the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation  in Nagaland has withdrawn its call to boycott the assembly elections. The decision will help in keeping the ongoing process of peace & development unhindered.”
The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that “I am grateful for their positive gesture reaffirming ENPO's commitment to democratic processes. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has made untiring efforts to assure the people of Northeast India that the government is with them and the ENPO's move is an approval of these endeavours.”
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari congratulates team NHAI and Maha Metro on achieving the Guinness Book of World Record in Nagpur by constructing longest Double Decker Viaduct  with Highway Flyover & Metro Rail Supported on single column.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a series of tweets conveyed his heartiest Congratulations to Team NHAI and Maha Metro on achieving the Guinness Book of World Record in Nagpur by constructing longest Double Decker Viaduct  with Highway Flyover & Metro Rail Supported on single column.
Shri Gadkari said the project has already bagged records from Asia Book and India Book. Now receiving this eminent award is indeed a proud moment for us. The Minister said he heartily thanks & salutes the incredible Engineers, Officers & Workers who persevered round the clock to make this happen.
Shri Gadkari said such development is the fulfillment of the promise by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi government on building World Class Infrastructure.
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets with Foxconn Chairman
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met with Mr. Young Liu, the Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group  in New Delhi. They discussed the various topics aimed at enhancing India’s tech and innovation eco-system.
In response to a tweet by Hon Hai Technology Group , the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Had a good meeting with Mr. Young Liu. Our discussions covered various topics aimed at enhancing India’s tech and innovation eco-system.”
Ministry of Education
R&D Fair of all 23 IITs is scheduled to be held in November, 2021- Union Education Minister
R&D fair to create an enabling environment for cutting-edge research across the areas envisaged in NEP - Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a virtual meeting with the Steering Committee constituted for organizing of the R&D fair of all Indian Institute of Technology .Minister of State for Education Shri Subhas Sarkar and Minister of State for Education, Shri Ranjan Kumar Singh; Shri Amit Khare, Secretary, Higher Education along with senior officials of the Ministry attended the meeting.
While addressing the participants, the Minister said that R&D Fair of all 23 IITs is scheduled to be held in second half of November, 2021 in commemoration of the 75th year of Indian independence under the aegis of the Azaadi ka Amirt Mahotsav initiative. He further said the the fair will lead to better understanding and create awareness among Indian industry on the capabilities and the high technology readiness levels in the IITs.
Shri Pradhan stated that this R&D fair will create an enabling environment for cutting-edge research across the areas envisaged in NEP. The collaborative initiative by 23 IITs with Indian industries on developing innovations for the Indian and global markets would facilitate ease of living and augment the investment by alumni and industries in futuristic research in emerging technologies.
The Minister suggested prioritizing the focus areas for thematic sessions on energy systems, communication tools, waste management, integration of traditional knowledge in structural and architecture, spatial research etc.
Ten themes have been identified in focused areas and 72 projects brought out by 23 IITs on these themes will be shortlisted by the Committee. After due scrutiny, these projects will be presented before the audience in the 2-day mega event. The audience for the event shall include partners from Indian Industry and global institutions, Faculties of various CFTIs, Scientists from DRDO, ISRO, CSIR and ICAR, Students and Youths and Research Scholars.
Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, BoG IIT Madras; Dr BVR Mohan Reddy, Chairman, IIT Hyderabad; Dr. K. Radhakrishan, Chairman, Standing Committee for IIT Council; Prof Virendra Kumar, Director, IIT KGP; Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthy, Director, IIT Madras; Prof Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT, Kanpur; Prof Ramgopal Rao, Director, IIT Delhi; Prof T V Sitharam, Director, IIT Guwahati; Prof B.S.Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad and Prof Subhasis Chowdhary, Director, IIT Bombay were present in the meeting.
Ministry of Railways
CHAIRMAN, RAILWAY BOARD HOLDS REVIEW MEETING WITH GENERAL MANAGER, S E RAILWAY
Kolkata, 26 April, 2019
Sri Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board & Ex-Officio Principal Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Railways visited S E Railway Headquarters, Garden Reach on April 25, 2019 and held a high level meeting to review the performance of South Eastern Railway . Sri P. S. Mishra, General Manager, SER, all Principal Head of the Departments and other senior officers were present at the meeting.
Sri Yadav reviewed all the aspects of railway working and laid special emphasis on safety, punctuality, freight loading and earnings. Chairman, Railway Board also stressed on infrastructure development works viz. new lines, doubling, electrification etc.
Sri Mishra, apprised the Chairman, Railway Board about the achievements and key activities of SER in the year 2018-19 and target for the year 2019-20. He also mentioned about the planning and progress of SER on originating freight & passenger earnings, infrastructure developmental projects, track renovation and railway electrification works.
Shri Yadav expressed satisfaction about the all round performance of SER and stressed upon improvement of passenger amenities. Chairman, Railway Board also mentioned about the measures taken by railway on staff welfare.
Election Commission
Bye Election to the Council of States from Uttar Pradesh
There is a casual vacancy in the Council of States from Uttar Pradesh as per following details: -
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Term Up to
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Shri Hardwar Dubey
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Death
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26.06.2023
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25.11.2026
2. The Commission has decided to hold a bye-election to the Council of States from Uttar Pradesh to fill up the above-mentioned vacancy in accordance with the following schedule:
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15th September, 2023  at 05:00 pm
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19th September, 2023 
3. Broad Guidelines of Covid-19 issued by ECI as contained in para 6 of Press Note, dated 08th August, 2023, available at link https://eci.gov.in/files/file/15208-schedule-for-bye-election-to-07-legislative-assemblies-of-jharkhand-tripura-kerala-west-bengal-uttar-pradesh-and-uttarakhand/ to be followed, wherever applicable, during entire election process by all persons.
4.The Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh is being directed to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the said bye election.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Ropeways and Alternate Mobility Solutions to be under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways from now on
Gadkari says step will go a long way in developing sustainable alternative mobility solutions in the transport sector
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will, from now on, also look after the development of Ropeways and Alternate Mobility Solutions. The move is expected to give a boost to the sector, by setting up a regulatory regime, and facilitating research and new technology to come into this sector. An amendment to the Government of India  Rules, 1961 has been notified, to enable this step.
This means that the Ministry will have responsibility for development of ropeway and alternative mobility solutions technology, as well as construction, research, and policy in this area. Formulation of institutional, financial, and regulatory framework for the technology will also fall under the ambit of this move.
Responding to the development, Union Minister for MSME & Road Transport and Highways,Sh. Nitin Gadkari this will go a long way in developing sustainable alternative mobility solutions in transport sector for urban, hilly and last mile connectivity. The Minister saidhe believes that alternative mobility and ropeways etc are important for development of the transport sector in the country. Sh. Gadkari said that with growing mobility and diverse terrain across the country, it is imperative that all solutions be enabled and implemented. With this change, a holistic view can be taken, he added. The Minister also pointed out that this is another step towards realising the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister for unified development of the means of transport to meet the aspirations of the citizens and improve their ease of living.
The important benefits of this steps could be :
- Last mile connectivity for remote locations
- Reducing congestion on mainstream roads
- Chance to develop world-class ropeway infrastructure
- Setting up of an organised and dedicated rope-way and alternative mobility solutions industry
- New technology, like CPT – Cable Propelled Transit coming to the sector
- Setting safety norms for unregulated ropeways
- Allowing freight and goods at remote stations
- Regulating tariffs structure for the technology